World leaders react to the Las Vegas massacre
A 64-year-old man armed with more than 10 rifles rained down gunfire on a Las Vegas country music festival on Sunday, slaughtering at least 58 people in the largest mass shooting in US history before killing himself.
Reaction to the massacre at a Las Vegas country music festival poured in from the United States and abroad on Monday after at least 58 people were killed and more than 500 wounded in the deadliest mass shooting in US history.
US President Donald Trump
"Our Nation is heartbroken. We mourn with all whose loved ones were murdered and injured in last night's horrible tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada. As we grieve, we pray that God may provide comfort and relief to all those suffering."
My warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the terrible Las Vegas shooting. God bless you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2017
Former US President Barack Obama
Barack Obama said he is praying for the victims of the Las Vegas attack which left over 50 people dead and called it "a senseless tragedy."
Michelle & I are praying for the victims in Las Vegas. Our thoughts are with their families & everyone enduring another senseless tragedy.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 2, 2017
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
President Erdogan condemned the incident as a "terror" attack and offered condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims.
I condemn in the strongest terms possible today's terror attack in Las Vegas, NV.
— Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (@RT_Erdogan) October 2, 2017
I sincerely hope that such attacks won't happen in the future. On behalf of the Turkish people, I offer my condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims and all Americans.
Russian President Vladimir Putin
"This crime which killed tens of peaceful citizens is shocking in its cruelty."
British Prime Minister Theresa May
Prime Minister May called the attack "appalling" and said that the UK's thoughts were with the victims.
PM – The UK’s thoughts are with the victims and the emergency services responding to the appalling attack in Las Vegas.
— UK Prime Minister (@Number10gov) October 2, 2017
Pope Francis
Pope Francis in a statement released by the Vatican said he was "deeply saddened to learn of the shooting in Las Vegas."
"Pope Francis sends the assurance of his spiritual closeness to all those affected by this senseless tragedy."
German Chancellor Angela Merkel
"I was shocked by the news from Las Vegas. Our sympathy and condolences go to the relatives and families of the victims."
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
The Canadian premier offered the support of Canadians for the victims of the Las Vegas massacre.
Words fail this morning. The friendship & support of Canadians is with the victims in Las Vegas & the people of the US.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 2, 2017
United Nations spokesman Farhan Haq
"We are shocked and horrified by the violence that took place in Las Vegas. The Secretary-General is sending a letter of condolence to the US government today to express our sorrow at the lives that were lost."
French President Emmanuel Macron
In a tweet Macron said: "My thoughts are with our American friends and partners who have had to suffer this modern violence in #LasVegas a few hours ago."
Pensée émue pour nos partenaires et amis américains qui ont eu à subir la violence contemporaine à #LasVegas il y a quelques heures.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) October 2, 2017